Library Technician - Youth Services

**ABOUT US** At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive.[Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here](https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/adminsvs/hr/default.asp). The Santa Barbara Public Library is dedicated to supporting education for all ages through classes and events, building a community of readers, empowering individuals with free access to information, and connecting people to community resources. [Read more about the Library Department here](https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp). **THE** **POSITION** The City of Santa Barbara **Library Department** is seeking a motivated and dynamic Library Technician specializing in Youth Services. Library Technicians help create a welcoming and engaging environment for all Library visitors. They actively support the promotion of library services and resources and contribute to a positive user experience. Key responsibilities include: - Providing excellent customer service to patrons of all ages and backgrounds from any service post in the Library or Library Outreach Van. - Preparing content for informational handouts, flyers, and social media posts for public distribution both in print and online. - Creating and maintaining eye-catching book displays and book lists to promote Library materials and programs. - Assisting in the planning and implementation of a wide range of innovative Library programs and community education events, including Early Literacy programming, STEAM activities, teen programs, the all-ages Summer Reading Program, and cultural performances. - Supporting the circulation, organization, and maintenance of materials within the library collection. - Training and mentoring Library volunteers. - Monitoring, ordering, and receiving Library supplies; maintaining inventory records and files for equipment and supplies. **Distinguishing Characteristics** This is the full journey level class within the Library Technician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Library Assistant series by the performance of the full range of duties assigned including assisting in the acquisition and cataloging of library materials. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Library Technician in that the latter plans, directs and leads a unit or department within the library. **BENEFITS:** To view our benefits page [**click here.**](https://santabarbaraca.gov/government/departments/human-resources/benefits) **Knowledge of** **:** - Library services and functions. - Library terminology. - Practices and techniques of library material classification and cataloging. - Computerized cataloging, bibliographical and circulation system databases. - Library equipment and tools including personal computers, Internet, CD readers, indices, microfilm/fiche readers and printers. - Principles and procedures of record keeping. - English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. - Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. **Ability to** **:** - Perform a variety of journey level technical and clerical library work. - Operate computerized cataloging, bibliographical and circulation system databases. - Keyboarding speed necessary for successful job performance. - Understand and follow oral and written instructions. - Work independently in the absence of supervision. - Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. - Supervise the work of volunteers and employees. - Perform routin…